Credit: The Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, celebrates his 3-run home run against the San Francisco Giants with teammate Willie Bloomquist (18) during the eighth inning in a baseball game on Friday, June 7, 2013, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 3-1.

PHOENIX — Paul Goldschmidt's teammates have taken to calling him "America's first baseman," a heady title for an exceedingly humble young man.

Arizona's Willie Bloomquist says if you were to make a mold for a young player with the right attitude, work ethic and skills, Goldschmidt would be the guy. His manager, Kirk Gibson, has repeatedly lauded Goldschmidt's attitude and work ethic.